Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Human Touch Home HealthRichmond, VirginiaOn-sitePart-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 16 hours ago

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About this role

Help Patients Get Back on Their Feet While Keeping Your Career Moving Forward.

You Bring the Skills. We Bring the Opportunity to Make a Difference.

At Human Touch Home Health , we're looking for motivated, compassionate, and dependable Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) who enjoy helping patients achieve meaningful progress.

We're seeking PRN PTAs to provide personalized physical therapy services in patients' homes throughout Richmond, Virginia, and surrounding communities .

Whether you're looking to supplement your income, expand your clinical experience, or enjoy greater flexibility in your schedule, this opportunity allows you to focus on what you do best: helping patients regain strength, improve mobility, and become more independent.

Less Time in a Facility. More Time Making a Difference, One Patient at a Time.

Why Join Human Touch Home Health?

- Flexible PRN Scheduling: Accept patient visits based on your availability and patient needs

- Competitive Per-Visit Compensation

- Mileage Reimbursement

- Local Patient Assignments: Share your preferred coverage area

- Opportunities for Additional Patient Visits

- One-on-One Patient Care

- Supportive Physical Therapists and Clinical Leadership

- Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team

- Professional Independence: Manage assigned visits while working under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist

Areas Where We Need Coverage

We're seeking Physical Therapist Assistants throughout the greater Richmond area.

Richmond City

- Downtown Richmond

- Northside

- Southside

- East End

- West End

- Church Hill

- Manchester

Henrico County

- Glen Allen

- Short Pump

- Lakeside

- Highland Springs

- Sandston

- Varina

Chesterfield County

- Midlothian

- Bon Air

- Chester

- North Chesterfield

- Brandermill

Hanover County

- Mechanicsville

- Ashland

- Surrounding communities

You do NOT have to cover every location!

Prefer Richmond and Henrico? Great!

Want to stay closer to Midlothian, Chester, or Mechanicsville? Let us know!

We aim to match available patient visits with your preferred coverage area whenever possible.

What You'll Do

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Provide skilled physical therapy treatments according to established plans of care

- Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer techniques, and functional mobility

- Implement interventions to improve strength, balance, endurance, and coordination

- Reinforce fall prevention and home safety strategies

- Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed exercises and safe mobility techniques

- Monitor patient responses to treatment and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist

- Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals

- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation using WellSky

- Follow applicable Medicare, Virginia, and agency requirements

- Support patients in achieving established therapy goals

What We're Looking For

- Active Virginia Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License Required

- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

- Strong patient-care and therapeutic treatment skills

- Excellent communication and documentation abilities

- Reliable transportation to patient homes

- Ability to independently manage assigned visits while following established plans of care

- Strong organizational and time-management skills

- Home Health Experience Preferred, but Not Required

- Experience with adult and geriatric patients preferred

- WellSky Experience Is a Plus

Small Improvements. Life-Changing Results.

It's helping a patient walk from the bedroom to the kitchen without assistance.

It's seeing someone regain the confidence to stand after a fall.

It's helping a patient build the strength to safely move around their home.

And sometimes, it's celebrating the first few steps toward independence.

At Human Touch Home Health, every therapy visit is an opportunity to help someone move forward.

Position Details

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Employment Type: PRN Only
Location: Richmond, VA & Surrounding Communities
Work Setting: Home Health / Field-Based
Schedule: Flexible, Based on Patient Needs and Availability
Territory: Based on Preferred Coverage Area

Richmond PTAs, Your Next Opportunity Is Here!

If you're a Virginia-licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking for flexible patient visits, additional income, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Skills Help Patients Move. Your Compassion Helps Them Keep Going.

Apply today and tell us your preferred coverage area and availability!

Human Touch Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.